Chapter 229 Seizing Power
A series of unexpected events made Gotash a little anxious, but he still forced himself to calm down and began to think carefully about how to solve the current situation.
“That damn old guy has always been suspicious of me. Now that the information about the Iron Guard’s engine materials has been exposed, they have naturally associated me with the fall of Eltoril and believe that I have something to do with this incident. It has a huge relationship, it's really fatal."
"The Iron Guards are very important. I can't fall out with the Gond believers yet, I must find a way to stabilize them."
"Just let them go. I just know that the material comes from hell, but I don’t have any more clues. Except for that old guy Vika, the other Gond believers don’t have that big of an objection to me. As long as I can come up with an argument that is acceptable to both parties, then There is still the possibility of continuing to cooperate with them.”
Gotash's guess was correct. It was impossible for them to conclude that Gotash was related to this hell operation based on just a piece of material from hell. They also had no evidence to prove that the missing prospecting teams were caused by Gotash. missing.
After all, no evidence means no evidence, and suspicion can only be suspicion. Maybe some individuals will target him because of these suspicions, but most people are stupid and blind. As long as they give a slightly more reasonable answer, Explain, they will force themselves to believe it, because they cannot imagine that the Iron Guard they have worked so hard to research and improve finally had to be abandoned because of some "unfounded doubts".
Gond believers do not have any excessive desires. Their greatest desire is to make their works famous in history. There is no doubt that Iron Guard is the technology that can make people famous in history.
But the technology itself is in his name. If Gotash chooses to monopolize the name of inventing the Iron Guard, all the investment of Gond believers will be in vain, so as long as his explanation is sincere enough , then they will not give up cooperation with him easily.
"There are also those two people. Those two people are really capable of making trouble. The three major events that happened in Baldur's Gate recently are all related to them. If only one thing is related to them, The connection can be said to be luck and chance, but the three things are all related to them, and they are also very important, which only shows that they are well prepared.”
"Kill them. They are just two little minions who are temporarily famous. They have too many things to do. In most cases, being famous is not a good thing, especially short-lived fame. You should not offend them. It’s just normal for the person he messed with to be found dead in the sewer the next day.”
It took more than ten minutes for Gotash to finally clear his mind and looked again. Xiang Xie Nian, and this time he spoke slowly.
"Xie Nian, my dearest ally, before you go to carry out that serious mission, I'm afraid I have to rely on your ability first... There are several targets, and I need you to defeat them. "
"Who is the target, where is it, and why?"
Xie Nian asked coldly and briefly. For an assassin, they often only need to know the first two pieces of information. That's enough, but Xie Nian is not just an assassin, he is also the leader of a cult, and he must know why those people died under his blade.
If the reasons given by Gotash are not sufficient, then he will not pay attention to what he says. No matter how much he desires to kill in his heart, as long as he thinks that the target is not worth killing, he will hold back his bloodthirsty desire. Until he finds someone he considers worthy.
“Duke Salamara Vansampel, her current location should be under the water prison of Bodran High Tower. Thanks to the two friends we have never met, we have to make this decision. A former ally was killed. After all, even though the Duke has been taken down, she knows too many secrets, especially about you. It would be a good thing for us to shut her up completely."
"You are very honest. Okay, let's talk about the next one."
Xie Nian immediately understood why Gotash said that the death of the Duke would be good for them all. Baldur's Gate implements a parliamentary system. Dukes are jointly elected and voted on by nobles and union leaders. The removal of a duke from his position means that there is a vacancy in top-level power. Gotash has set his sights on this position. For him, this is a considerable opportunity. Not a bad opportunity.
The situation in Baldur's Gate during this period can be described as turbulent. After the disappearance of the Grand Duke, the nobles in the entire city were like a bunch of headless flies. Everyone was in danger, and while everyone was trembling, Gotash With the help of evil thoughts, he may not be able to take advantage of this period of time to directly ascend the throne of Duke. What's more, the process and time it takes to try a duke is really too long. During the process, it is impossible to guarantee that she will say something detrimental to them. This makes Gotash have to speed up the process a little and let the duke be tried as soon as possible. Die at all, and after her death, the noble council can enter the election process faster.
“Thank you, my dearest ally, I knew I could count on you. Baldur’s Gate is currently in turmoil, with a serious vacancy of power at the top. After the disappearance of the Grand Duke, the city can barely survive. Stable, but if another duke dies in prison,...hehe, panic will come as expected. All it takes is a little bluffing, and maybe tomorrow the power of the entire city will be in your hands."
“You are really optimistic.”
“Ha! Nature hates a power vacuum! In this case, the gap in the food chain must be filled by me!”
Gotash laughed, and the laughter revealed endless ambition, but Xie Nian was not interested in it.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense, make a list for me, and I will find time to unplug them one by one."
"Ah, please trouble you."
Gotashna Taking out the pen, one name after another gradually appeared on the paper. The names of Nohir, Ska, and even Minsk all appeared on it, but there was no Vika on the list.
Obviously Gotash also knows that even if Vikar has posed a threat to his identity, he must not attack him directly at this time, otherwise Gond believers will realize that something is wrong no matter how stupid they are. .
“There are three people in total, including Duke Vansample, there are four people. These two are a team. Their presence alone has disrupted my plan to some extent. The recent events in Baldur's Gate were caused by the two of them. If they continue to let things go, I don't know what they will do. This unstable factor must be cleared up in advance."
"My men reported that they have been serving in the Supreme Hall during this period. These two people themselves should not be considered strong, and it should be easy for you."
Gotash from Two portraits were pulled out from the drawer. The people in the portraits were Nohill and Scar. It is not known when these were completed.
The painting clearly captures their expressions. Not only are they very similar, but they are also similar. Gotash pushed the painting toward evil thoughts, and then took out another painting and handed it to him as well.
“But this, this silly guy named Minsk is a famous figure a hundred years ago. He represents the hope of this city and is a symbol of heroism. As a figure 100 years ago, As a hero who has already made a name for himself, his strength may exceed my imagination. At the same time, according to the report of my intelligence officer, he also stayed in the Supreme Hall during this period."
"The target is slightly smaller. Overlapping, this will undoubtedly increase the difficulty of your task, but as long as you kill him, heroism will completely fall in this city, and the citizens will fall into real despair. At this time, you only need to ask The general public promotes my masterpiece, my Iron Guard, and I will become a new hero.”
"I will ascend to the throne of the highest power in Baldur's Gate because of this!"
(End of this chapter)